World Youth Skyrunning Championships, Italy

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Ethan McMullan and Patrick McDaid  represented Ireland in the Youth C category at the World Youth Skyrunning Championships held in Fonte Cerreto, Gran Sasso, Italy at the weekend as part of Team Skyrunning Ireland.
Both athletes proudly featured in the Vertical Kilometer on Friday, a demanding 1000m climb over roughly 3.8km and the 23k Skyrace with over 2220m elevation gain on Sunday,  in one of Europe’s most iconic mountain venues
Ethan proudly claimed the 1st Irish Man across the line in both races with Patrick close on his heels on both occasions.
An incredible achievement on the world stage.
Ethan McMullan at the World Youth Skyrunning Championships

Ethan McMullan at the World Youth Skyrunning Championships

Newcastle AC's Ethan and Patrick in Italy

Newcastle AC’s Ethan and Patrick in Italy

Patrick McDaid at the World Youth Skyrunning Championships

Patrick McDaid at the World Youth Skyrunning Championships

Martin McMullan Completes Lakeland 100

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Well done to Martin McMullan who completed the Lakeland 100 in the last weekend of July. The Lakeland 100 actually covers 105 miles (because 100 wasn’t enough!) and 22,493 feet of elevation.

Described as the most spectacular long distance trail race which has ever taken place within the UK. The circular route encompasses the whole of the lakeland fells almost entirely of public bridleways and footpaths. The route starts in Coniston and heads South before completing a clockwise loop which takes in the Dunnerdale fells, Eskdale, Wasdale and Buttermere before arriving in Keswick. From here the route heads to Matterdale and continues over to Haweswater before returning via Kentmere, Ambleside and Elterwater to the finish at Coniston. The event is continuous in nature, competitors don’t have to stop or sleep on the route. Continue reading →

Newcastle’s Dirty Dozen Take Carlingford by Storm – 5K, Craic & Chaos

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With Bogusboy off enduring the unspeakable hardship of an all-inclusive holiday in Rhodes, Greece, bravely battling through 5-star buffets, sun loungers, and the emotionally draining decision between a mojito or an Aperol spritz before midday, a dozen of Newcastle AC members took on the real challenge: a 5K in Carlingford. And face it, they did.

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The Rossi 5k gets bigger and better each year!

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By The Newcastle Prime Minister
Saturday, 19th July 2025 — the annual pilgrimage to the epi-centre of County Down — Rostrevor — once again drew some of Newcastle AC’s finest and most fearless athletes for the much-anticipated Rossi 5K.
The road from Newcastle to Rostrevor led members through the charming Reid Hall, nestled halfway between Hilltown and Rostrevor — the very landscape that inspired C.S. Lewis to write The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Not quite Narnia, but close enough for a 5K race.

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Mill Hill Mile 2025 Registration Open

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Registration is now open. Register here:

Click here to register

Registration for the Mill Hill Mile is now open. As always the Mill Hill Mile is run as a charity event with runners making a donation to charity. This year donations can be made at registration on the night to Newcastle Harbour Heritage Association.

Race Details:

  • Date: Tuesday 2 September 2025
  • Start time: 7:00pm
  • Registration at Upper Square Car Park, Castlewellan from 6:30pm
  • Start: Annsborough, Castlewellan
  • Finish: Upper Square Car Park, Castlewellan
  • Minimum age: 14

Note: please allow time to make your way to the start.